Syllabus

Course Syllabus

H &HP 1250 Fall 2005

Wellness Concepts and Practices

Instructor: Dr. Gregg Steinberg

Office: 273 Dunn Center

Phone: 221-6113

Class Time: MWF 1:25-2:20

E-Mail: Steinbergg@apsu.edu

Office Hours: MWTh 10:15-11:30, Tu 11:15-12:30 Friday by appointment  

Course Description

This is a survey course covering topics within the physical, mental, and social dimensions of health. Current research and trends in health are emphasized. We will be engaging in physical activities as well. 

Course level and Credit

Wellness Concepts and Practices is open to all grade classifications. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive three (3) semester credit hours.

Prerequisite

None.

Purpose of the Course

The purpose of Wellness Concepts is for the student to:

1. Gain knowledge about current personal health issues

2. Discuss how these can affect a student=s well being

3. Identify optimal strategies for enhancing a student=s well being

4. Understand how physical activities can lead to greater health

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Define health: identify physical, psychological, and environmental stressors.

2. Define mental health and the stressors that may affect one=s mental health

3. Practice stress management techniques when warranted

4. Identify the 6 classes of nutrients as well as the public health guides for eating habits

5. Analyze one=s own eating habits

6. List the specific health benefits associated with physical fitness

7. Identify the components of drug and alcohol addiction

8. State the effects of cigarette smoke on the body

9. Define AIDs and interpret the information concerning AIDS

11. Identify melanoma and its causes

12. Build Cardiovascular health and muscular strength and endurance

Course Content (tentative)

Introduction What is Health? Behavior Modification

• Chap 1 and 2

Muscular Strength and Endurance

• Chap. 13

Cardiovascular endurance

• Chap. 6

Test 1

Nutrition 

• Chap. 3

Weight Management 

• Chap. 4 & 5

Test 2

Stress Management 

• Chap. 12

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease 

• Chap. 10

Cancer Risk Management

• Chap. 11

Test 3 

Instructional Procedure

A variety of methods and techniques including lectures, assignments and videos will be used in this class. Homework assignments will also be given for certain chapters. Each will be part of your evaluation in this class.

Course Evaluation

There will be four exams given and three assignments during the semester and each will be counted toward your total points. Each will be given an announced number of points. Your final grade will be based on the total points from each assignment.

Exam 1 100 points

Exam 2 100 points

Exam 3 100 points

Assignments 100 points 

Attendance ? points

400 total points

Grades will be based on the following scale:

360 points and above = A

320 to 359 points = B

280 to 319 points = C

240 to 279 points = D

below 239 points = F

Description of Grading Assignments and required learning resources

Exams: All exams will be based on readings from the text, lectures and videos seen in class.

Students are responsible for all material covered in text. Exams will be multiple choice and will be approximately 50 questions. Make-up exams will only be given if student calls before or after the day of the exam with an appropriate excuse. Students will have the class period to take the exam.

Homework Assignments: Homework will be assigned and given in more detail as semester transpires. There will be 3 homework assignments. The first will be worth 20 points and the last two will be worth 40 points each.

Attendance: Students will be rewarded the following points for attending class and points will be subtracted for excessive absences. There are no excuses for absences.

Students must be here on time to be counted as attending class. Tardiness will not be tolerated.

0 absences 10 points added to final grade

1 absence 05 points added to final grade

2 absences 0 points

3 absences  05 points subtracted from grade

4 absences 10 points subtracted from grade

5 absences or more 40 points subtracted from grade

Disability Policy

Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me to discuss the matter, or you may contact Disability Services; 221-6230

Academic and Classroom Misconduct

            Minors In The Classroom:  According to APSU policy #3:032, Minors   (defined as those under the age of 18) are not allowed in classrooms.  While I recognize that extenuating circumstances occur and make it difficult for some students to attend without bringing children with them on occasion, I must enforce University policy and thus will deny any request for a child in my classroom.  You should also be aware that minors are not allowed in academic labs, computer labs, science labs, or the library.  Further, children cannot be left in halls outside classrooms.  Please be aware that the policy on unattended minors is for the purpose of ensuring that our classrooms are conducive to learning and for the safety and protection of minors.  For additional information on minors on campus, contact the Office of Student Affairs in the Morgan University Center.

                     Student use of a cell phone or pager during class is prohibited as is the ringing, etc. of a cell phone or the beep, etc. of a pager;  2)  Students are to place cell phones and beepers in purse, pocket, etc. during class sessions.

The above schedule and procedures are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances